Manuel Ayau

1925 - 2010

About the Author

Manuel Ayau (1925-2010) was the founder and former rector and teacher of economics at Universidad Francisco Marroquin. Begun as an alternative to the prevailing statist views of higher education in Guatemala, Francisco Marroquin is now regarded as that country’s finest university. In addition to being a successful businessman, Ayau is a former Chairman of the Guatemala Stock Exchange, was a member of the Guatemala House of Representatives, and served as President of the Mont Pelerin Society. He also served for many years on the Board of Liberty Fund.

In The Library:

• author: The Intellectual Portrait Series: A Conversation with Manuel Ayau (2001)
• author: The Intellectual Portrait Series: Una Conversacion con Manuel Ayau (2001)